NSU Research Contributions
Title : Workplace Violence Among Health Care Professionals in Public and Private Health Facilities in Bangladesh
Authors : Md. Shahjalal, Jeff Gow, Mohammad M. Alam, Tanvir Ahmed, Samar K. Chakma, Faroque M. Mohsin, Mohammad D. H. Hawlader, Rashidul A. Mahumud
| Journal Article Title: International Journal of Public Health | Volume Number: 66 | Publication Year : 2021 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q2 | Publisher Name: Frontiers Media SA |
| Pages : 9 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG8 Decent Work & Economic Growth SDG16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Achieve universal health coverage Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, and equal pay Reduce violence and related deaths Promote rule of law and equal access to justice |
| Impact statement: This study reveals a high prevalence of workplace violence (WPV) among healthcare workers in Bangladesh, with 43% of participants experiencing some form of violence in the preceding year. It identifies that nonphysical violence (84%) is far more common than physical acts, and that public sector employees, emergency department staff, and shift workers are particularly vulnerable. Crucially, the findings expose a lack of institutional accountability, as 65% of victims reported no investigation into incidents and 80% felt their employers provided no support. The study concludes that national guidelines and specialized training are urgently required to protect the safety and psychological well-being of the healthcare workforce. | Collaboration: Partner University | Keywords: healthcare workers, prevention, physical violence, non-physical violence, workplace of violence |
